The engines, as you would expect, are characterized by six horizontally opposed cylinders. The 3.4-litre engine in the 911 Carrera models produces 350 hp; in the 911 Carrera S models, the 3.8-litre engine develops 400 hp. All variants are equipped with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus for increased power and comparatively low fuel consumption.

Power is transmitted to the wheels by the 7-speed manual gearbox with the highest gear designed specifically with fuel economy in mind or, optionally, by efficiency enhanced Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which offers gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power.

On the 911 Carrera all-wheel-drive models, the enhanced Porsche Traction Management (PTM) distributes the power to the wheels according to weather and road conditions. Handling is even more poised, particularly when the car is being driven to its limits. As a result, you are safer not just in the wet and snow, but also when adopting a sporty driving style.